Barista Sainsbury's Costa

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee brand as a Barista, where you will craft exceptional drinks and create memorable experiences for customers. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values diversity and offers great perks, including discounts and a pension scheme. Your role involves mastering the menu, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a welcoming store atmosphere. Be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the community while delivering quality coffee.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Coca-Cola share scheme

Matched pension contributions

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Dedicated to delivering excellence.
• Can strike up a good conversation.

Responsibilities

• Master the menu and pour perfect drinks.
• Keep the store clean and welcoming.
• Work with colleagues to enhance store performance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

Barista Sainsbury's Costa

Locations: Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7DF, UK; Croydon CR0 1LF, UK; Norwood Rd, Norwood, London SE27 9DL, UK; Purley Oaks, South Croydon CR2 6AU, UK; Purley Way, Purley, UK; Purley, UK; Thornton Heath, UK; Waddon, Croydon CR0, UK

Req #83012 | 13 May 2025

About Costa Coffee

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. It's about perfecting latte art, creating experiences that put a smile on people's faces, and proudly making greatness every day.

And as a Barista, you can too.

Why Costa?

Pay rate of £12.60-13.60 per hour (dependent on the location of the store)

We’re growing day by day, with bold plans and some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• Access to the Coca-Cola share scheme, including matched contributions
• 50% discount on all your favourite food and drinks in Costa-owned stores
• A smart pension that is matched up to an amazing 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here.

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your real self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and your local community too.

What you’ll do

Being a Barista means more than making great coffee. It’s your chance to learn, challenge yourself and truly master your craft. You will:

• Put smiles on faces come rain or shine
• Master our menu, from toasties to seasonal drinks and more
• Pour passion into perfect drinks and excellent customer service
• Keep your store clean, tidy and welcoming
• Work with your colleagues to make your store the very best

Who you are

We’re interested in your unique ingredients:

• A multi-tasker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to take on challenges
• A perfectionist, dedicated to delivering excellence
• A people person and team player, who can strike up a good conversation

When you apply, you’ll start with a quick, casual chat via Sapia.ai — just a few simple questions you can answer anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered tool helps us assess key traits and skills fairly by comparing your responses to the role’s requirements. Don’t worry — there will always be human involvement in the review of your responses and in making the final hiring decision. Need adjustments? Email us.

Other details

• Job Function: Retail Operations - Store Assistant / Barista
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Fixed Term Contract
• Min Hiring Rate: £12.60
• Job Start Date: 30 May 2025
• Job End Date: 30 August 2025